Nigerian citizens can pursue residency in Paraguay, including a new Investor Pass that grants direct permanent residency. This page sets out the routes and where to confirm the rules.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply. Paraguay's residency routes are open to most nationalities, including Nigeria. Applicants show a clean record and a documented, lawful source of funds.
Under the new Investor Pass, the documents confirming the availability of funds must be dated no earlier than 180 days before the application, and the investor signs a declaration of the source of funds. Confirm the full document list with Migraciones.
Paraguay introduced the Investor Pass in 2026, granting direct permanent residency to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment. The thresholds are at least USD 70,000 in tangible business assets that create at least five formal jobs for Paraguayan nationals, at least USD 200,000 in qualifying commercial or income generating real estate, or at least USD 200,000 in financial instruments issued by entities regulated by Paraguay's securities authority.
The Investor Pass is designed to bypass the standard two year temporary residency stage that applies to other immigration pathways. As the route is new, confirm the qualifying instruments and approved project lists with Migraciones.
The Investor Pass aims to grant permanent residency directly rather than after the usual period of temporary residency. The duration depends on document review and the chosen route. Confirm current processing expectations with Migraciones.
The main cost is the qualifying investment, with government and processing fees added separately. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each current figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business assets route | From USD 70,000 | Requires at least five formal jobs for nationals |
| Real estate route | From USD 200,000 | Commercial or income generating property |
| Financial instruments route | From USD 200,000 | Issued by regulated entities |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by Migraciones |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migraciones (Paraguay) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Paraguay's residency routes are open to most nationalities, including Nigeria. Confirm your eligibility with Migraciones.
Yes. The new route is designed to grant permanent residency without the usual temporary stage. Since the route is new, confirm the current procedure with Migraciones.
Paraguay allows naturalisation after a qualifying period of residence. Confirm the current requirements with the authorities.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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